Summary
Drake Bell is interested in aDrake & Joshreboot, but he doesn’t want a complete revival. Having spun offThe Amanda Show, the sitcom followed Bell and Josh Peck as two boys attempting to connect after joining a blended family. The show ran from 2004 to 2007 and its run also included two movies, which were released in 2006 and 2008. The show recently returned to prominence after Bell spoke out about the dangers of life as a child actor working with Nickelodeon during theQuiet on Setdocumentary.
Bell still holds his appearances on the sitcom in high regard. In an interview withThe Patriot News, he explained that he would love to return for a revival, though he does have conditions.He would not return for a mere repeat of the show’s premise, as he would prefer to see the characters starring in other unrelated buddy comedies. That would mean that Miranda Cosgrove would not necessarily return as their impetuous little sister. Check out Bell’s full quote below:
I would love to. We’ve talked about it. But I also didn’t want to do it when everyone was doing the reboots. It’s like, ‘Okay, of course, let’s do a reboot because everyone’s doing reboots.’ If we’re going to do something, it should be more special. Let’s hit ’em with a bang, instead of, ‘oh, another reboot.'
I don’t think I would do us playing the characters from the show, or having [our sister] Meg. I think, luckily for us,it’s our names, so we can still play Drake and Josh. But I think it’d be funnier if we go on to doing other buddy comedies, you know. Something that is kind of a surprise, a little different. It would be more interesting.
What Would A Drake & Josh Revival Look Like?
Will It Even Happen?
It has been nearly two decades since the sitcom finished airing, andBell and Peck have since moved on to other projects. Peck recently appeared in Christopher Nolan’sOppenheimerand is working as an executive producer and host for the upcoming showBest Bite Wins. Bell has had a smaller profile, though he still enjoys acting and sharing his musical performances. Ordinarily, Peck’s prolific performances could pose problems for a revival, but he recently returned as a guest star in 2021’siCarlyreboot, indicating his willingness to pursue new roles with Nickelodeon.
Another potential hurdle is thatBell has faced legal issues, which could prevent Nickelodeon from showing interest in platforming the actor in a new show aimed at children. He pled guilty to Driving Under the Influence, as well as twin charges of Child Endangerment and Disseminating Matter Harmful To Juveniles. Bell also recently spoke out against Nickelodeon’s handling of theevents alleged in theQuiet on Setdocumentary, earning an apology from the studio. His appearance helped to reform his public reputation, which may prompt the studio to reconsider the actor.
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Should the show earn a revival, Bell hopes to see a completely new concept. As the stars are now 37 and 38 years old, the actors would need to develop a new idea for the show. They could no longer be bickering brothers living together with their little sister, as they have simply aged out of their roles. The show could pick up later in their lives, or else they could develop an entirely new plot and setting. Even their dynamic could change, as they could be coworkers, roommates, or friends, rather than the step-brothers shown inDrake & Josh.
Drake & Josh
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Drake & Josh is a television sitcom that aired on Nickelodeon, featuring Drake Bell and Josh Peck as two stepbrothers navigating high school life and their blended family dynamics. The show blends elements of comedy and family themes, creating engaging scenarios where the characters' contrasting personalities often lead to humorous situations and valuable life lessons.
